The Los Gatos General Plan Committee encourages residents to attend a Dec. 10 presentation by Darren Bouton of KEMA-Xenergy on energy-efficient building design and green building—a technique that reduces the consumption of natural and nonrenewable resources. The information will aid the town as it considers creating a sustainability policy to ensure the continued availability of natural resources for future generations. The meeting starts at 5:15 p.m. at the council chambers.

Afterwards, the planning commission will hear revised plans from Sobrato Development Companies for the largest development project in town. That meeting starts at 7 p.m.

Chamber holds mixer and business forum

The Town of Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce welcomes merchants to its Dec. 10 holiday mixer. The event will take place at the Los Gatos Art Museum, 4 Tait Ave., from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Cost is $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers.

The Chamber plans to host another Down2Biz forum at California Café on Dec. 16, starting at 8 a.m. Admission is $10 and includes breakfast. Reservations to both the mixer and business forum are recommended; call 408.354.9300.

Holiday dance for seniors on Dec. 17

The Los Gatos Senior Center invites residents to join in a holiday dance on Dec. 17. The event will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the large hall of the neighborhood center, 208 E. Main St. Admission is free.